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Nymph grasshopper


Nymph grasshopper
Photo Information
Copyright: Derek Hicks (microversed) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 21] (194)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-04
Categories: Insects
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-11 14:29
Viewed: 907
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
*Cropped, resized and sharpened for a better view*



Phylum, Arthropoda; Class, Insecta; Order, Orthoptera

Identifying Features

Appearance (Morphology)

* Brown, with some darker markings
* Black herringbone pattern on hind femur
* Big hind legs for jumping
* 2 pairs of wings: forewings narrow and relatively hard; hind wings large, membranous
* Antennae not very long, 20-24 segments
* Conspicuous eyes
* Cerci (pair of appendages at end of abdomen) unjointed

Adult Males and Females
Males have a single unpaired plate at the end of abdomen. Female has two pairs of valves (triangle shapes) at end of abdomen used to dig in sand when egg laying.

Immatures (different stages)
In very young stage, the grasshopper has no wings. In later stages, wings are visible as small pads at end of thorax.

Natural History

Food
Many species of grasshoppers are general herbivores feeding on a variety of plants. Some species only like grasses.

Habitat
Widespread in U.S.

Predators
Birds, lizards,mantids, spiders, and rodents eat grasshoppers.

Interesting Behaviors
Feeding: Although they eat many things, they still have preferences. Mating behavior: See how male courts female. Egg-laying: Female digs hole with abdomen. Some grasshoppers spit a brown bitter liquid as a defensive behavior in response to being handled. Use a piece of white paper and gently wipe the grasshopper's mouth if the spit is not evident. Before molting, grasshoppers do not eat and become less active. During the molt, they swallow air to build up pressure to split the old cuticle.
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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2006-07-11 14:31]

Very sharp details, excellent exposure, great composition.
The close-up is a winner, Derek. Great job and TFS. : )

Wow!!!! Excelent photo;-))

Hi Derek, nice shot, really sharp and detailed. Good colors, compo and POV.
Great BG and interesting note.
Andrea

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
  • [2006-07-14 4:02]

Very good shot Derek!
Sharp and clear!
Perfect DOF and stunning on details!
Excellent POV, BG and colours!
5* photo!
Keep on going and TFS!

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